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PRINT EDITION LETTERS

I REFER to Wednesday's report, 'Ridzwan to Malays: Relish competition'. Malay leaders have constantly called on Malays to change their mindset so they can climb up the educational and socio-economic ladder. But do Malays really face structural barriers?

H1N1 lab test costs $250 and MOH absorbs that

MR DENIS Distant asked yesterday about Influenza A (H1N1) testing and associated charges ('What's free, exactly?').

What must improve

WHILE I am proud as a Singaporean that Singapore is hosting the inaugural Asian Youth Games (AYG), I cannot help but feel that the organisation of the Games needs improvement.

Arts Fest's success a two-in-one recipe

AS THE organiser of the Singapore Arts Festival, the National Arts Council is greatly heartened by the groundswell of positive feedback from our audiences ('A wishlist for the Arts Festival', June 25).

My Point

'What is the point if it cannot offer island-wide coverage?'

Seniors can't have special counter but ICA will help them

WITH reference to Mr Paul Chan's letter, 'Elderly having a tough time at checkpoints' (June 20), since 1997, Singaporeans, permanent residents (PRs) and long-term pass holders have been able to apply for an access card for automated immigration clearance.

Forum Online

1 MR TAY YONG HONG: Do something about road-hogging flatbed vans

What experimenting was there in Singapore's 3-0 defeat?

I WAS appalled to hear on the radio the comments by Singapore's Asian Youth Games soccer team manager Jita Singh, after Wednesday's 3-0 defeat by China.

Thoughtful gesture by cinema's elderly staff

I AM writing to praise the excellent service staff at the Lido Cineplex.

SPCA officer practises what it preaches

I WISH to extend my compliments to Mr Shankar, the officer on duty, for acting immediately on the phone call that I made to Ms Rita of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA).

Why credit card had to be replaced many times

I REFER to Mr Kanv Pandit's letter on Wednesday, 'Bank replaced credit cards six times in 18 months'.

Thanks Concorde Hotel staff, says Soroptimist president

I WOULD like to put on record my deep gratitude to executives and staff of Concorde Hotel.

Thanks for returning lost BlackBerry

I WOULD like to convey my heartfelt thanks to Mr Teo Hock Choon for returning my lost BlackBerry.

Civic-minded bank employee saves motorist $2,000 in repairs

I WOULD like to thank Mr Vernon, a bank associate with OCBC Bank, Jurong branch.

Why TV station's reply on rape and torture scenes doesn't seem to square

MEDIACORP TV's Forum Online reply on Tuesday, 'MediaCorp explains rationale behind rape and torture scenes', to Miss Jennifer Tay's Forum Online letter on June 27, 'Why is there a spike in rape and torture scenes in local TV drama?', was this: 'We believe children who are old enough to understand prime-time dramas will be able to appreciate the strong moral fibre of the storylines and plots, and suitably process the negativity and immorality of any vicious crime, including sexual crimes on innocent victims.'

	ONLINE LETTERS Do something about road-hogging by flatbed vans THE attached picture was taken by me along the Pan-Island Expressway near Eng Neo Avenue. This section of the expressway has four lanes but as you can see, three are used by goods vehicles which have a speed limit of either 60 or 70kmh. Only the overtaking lane is free for faster vehicles. What experimenting was there in Singapore's 3-0 defeat? I WAS appalled to hear on the radio the comments by Singapore's Asian Youth Games soccer team manager Jita Singh, after Wednesday's 3-0 defeat by China. Thoughtful gesture by cinema's elderly staff I AM writing to praise the excellent service staff at the Lido Cineplex. SPCA officer practises what it preaches I WISH to extend my compliments to Mr Shankar, the officer on duty, for acting immediately on the phone call that I made to Ms Rita of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA). Why credit card had to be replaced many times I REFER to Mr Kanv Pandit's letter on Wednesday, 'Bank replaced credit cards six times in 18 months'. Thanks Concorde Hotel staff, says Soroptimist president I WOULD like to put on record my deep gratitude to executives and staff of Concorde Hotel. Thanks for returning lost BlackBerry I WOULD like to convey my heartfelt thanks to Mr Teo Hock Choon for returning my lost BlackBerry. Civic-minded bank employee saves motorist $2,000 in repairs I WOULD like to thank Mr Vernon, a bank associate with OCBC Bank, Jurong branch. Why TV station's reply on rape and torture scenes doesn't seem to square MEDIACORP TV's Forum Online reply on Tuesday, 'MediaCorp explains rationale behind rape and torture scenes', to Miss Jennifer Tay's Forum Online letter on June 27, 'Why is there a spike in rape and torture scenes in local TV drama?', was this: 'We believe children who are old enough to understand prime-time dramas will be able to appreciate the strong moral fibre of the storylines and plots, and suitably process the negativity and immorality of any vicious crime, including sexual crimes on innocent victims.'